Second Lieutenant Aladdin Richard de Lay, RAF, died 23rd July 1918, Age 25 when his Sopwith F1 Camel crashed.

Aircraft: Sopwith F.1 Camel

Aircraft serial: B5595

Engine type: Clerget 130 hp

Engine numbers:

Manufacturer: 21339

War Department: WD45884

Court of Enquiry  C 41518

The cause of the accident was in our opinion was owing to some misjudgement on the part of the pilot. The evidence is sufficient to show that the machine was unserviceable.